European Xiphydriid vs Ordinate Large-headed Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Xiphydriid | Ordinate Large-headed Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xiphydria longicollis | Ctenocolletes ordensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Xiphydriidae | Stenotritidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Northern Western Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
European Xiphydriid
A slender wood wasp with a notably elongated pronotum giving it a long-necked appearance. The body is dark with pale lateral spots on the abdomen.
Did You Know?
The elongated 'neck' that gives xiphydriids their distinctive appearance is actually an elongation of the pronotum, unique among wood wasps.
Ordinate Large-headed Bee
A rarely collected bee from the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. It is known from very few specimens and its biology remains largely unstudied.
Did You Know?
So few specimens have been collected that almost nothing is known about its nesting behavior or floral preferences.